Field Engineer (Manufacturing Diagnostics Engineer)

Bosch Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in Manchester. This role focuses on the testing and deployment of cutting-edge diagnostic systems for vehicles, contributing to the evolution of the software-defined vehicle. You will engage directly with customers and collaborate with development teams, ensuring high-quality standards are met. With opportunities for hybrid working and a supportive environment for professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about automotive technology and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers a range of benefits to enhance your career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Company-matched pension contributions up to 8%

Group income protection

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Professional growth through training

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle diagnostics protocols and fault finding.
• Knowledge of Windows OS and VMWARE for testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Authoring EOL tests and sequences for vehicle manufacturer systems.
• On-site testing and deployment of EOL diagnostic hardware.

Skills

Windows XP, 7, 10

VMWARE

Virtual Box

TCP/IP Networking

Vehicle Diagnostics Protocols

Wireshark

Fault Finding and Debugging

Self-managed Workload Planning

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft SQL Server

Bosch VSI Simulator

VCATS

Job description

Company Description

Tomorrow’s cars will be defined by software, and here at ETAS, we are at the forefront of this evolution towards the software-defined vehicle. The solutions we develop today will enable millions of cars to approach the vision of Autonomous Driving.

We are industry experts with decades of experience in software architecture, embedded development, agile methodologies, and test-driven development. Alongside our parent company Bosch, we share values aimed at creating a better world and our mission - Invented for Life.

Job Description

The role involves direct customer interaction and collaboration with development teams, suppliers, and customer and engineering representatives.

1. Authoring End of Line (EOL) Tests and Sequences for Vehicle Manufacturer EOL Systems.
2. On-site testing and deployment of EOL diagnostic hardware and software.
3. Reporting and documenting test results.
4. Verifying and testing EOL sequences both in-office and on-site.
5. Participating in plant vehicle launches of EOL test systems.
6. Resolving project issues on-site with minimal assistance.
7. Creating customer documentation and training materials.
8. Preparing user requirement documentation.
9. Maintaining good communication with stakeholders.
10. Managing customer systems, including change requests for software deployments.
11. Using JIRA for task management.
12. Installing EOL Runtime on QA and Production servers, supporting OS and SQL migrations.
13. Setting up plant-specific networks for validation testing.
14. Configuring and testing plant management web tools like QBay and SiteBay.
15. Running SQL scripts for database updates.
16. Creating and updating validation test documentation.
17. Participating in QA and production release reviews.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Knowledge of Windows XP, 7, 10 (32/64-bit).
• Experience with VMWARE and Virtual Box.
• Understanding of Windows background services and networking (TCP/IP, DHCP).
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics protocols (e.g., KWP2000, ISO14230, ISO15765, J1939, ISO14229, ISO13400).
• Experience with Wireshark and CAN logs.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Fault finding and debugging skills.
• Self-managed workload planning.

Desirable:

• Understanding of OEM ECU diagnostics and configurations.
• Knowledge of ODX, OTX, Microsoft SQL Server, XML files.
• Experience with JIRA, Bosch VSI simulator, VCATS, and Wireshark.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in Manchester office).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Company-matched pension contributions up to 8%.
• Group income protection, life insurance, employee assistance, and other benefits.

Your Career with Bosch:

We support professional growth through training and lifelong learning in a nurturing environment.

Travel requirements:

Occasional UK and international travel for customer and technical meetings, depending on project needs.